Sansevieria ehrenbergii 'Samurai' - compact form and architectural foliage for small spaces

Sansevieria ehrenbergii ‘Samurai’, also known as Sansevieria Samurai Dwarf, is a rare and striking variety of sansevieria, with a very compact form and thick, triangular leaves arranged in an overlapping rosette, like a spiral. The leaves are a matte dark green, with red-bronze edges and sharp tips, giving a geometric, almost sculptural appearance.

This miniature plant is ideal for small spaces, offices, shelves, or succulent collections, being extremely drought-resistant and easy to care for. It is an excellent choice for modern, minimalist, or Japanese-style decorations.

🌿 General characteristics:

• Scientific name: Sansevieria ehrenbergii ‘Samurai’

• Botanical synonyms: Dracaena ehrenbergii (recent classification)

• Common names: dwarf sansevieria, Sansevieria Samurai

• Family: Asparagaceae

• Plant type: decorative succulent, perennial

• Leaves: thick, stiff, triangular, dark green with reddish edges, arranged in a rosette

• Form: low, compact clump, slow growing

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers strong indirect light; tolerates partial shade

• Temperature: optimal between 18–28°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C

• Watering: low – water only when the soil is completely dry

• Soil: well-drained – substrate for cacti and succulents

• Fertilizing: rare, every 6–8 weeks in the warm season, with fertilizer for succulents

Avoid watering in the center of the rosette to prevent water accumulation and rotting. Requires a pot with good drainage and infrequent watering.

✔️ Advantages:

• Compact plant, ideal for small spaces and minimalist decorations

• Extremely hardy and easy to care for

• Sculptural and rare appearance, highly valued in succulent collections

• Grows slowly and requires no pruning or special care

• Fits well in any modern, zen, or industrial décor

🔔 Note: Leaves may show small aesthetic imperfections (scratches, spots), typical of the variety, especially in mature or transported plants. These do not affect the plant’s vitality.

Height including pot: approx. 12 cm